CVE-2023-39470 PaperCut NG print.script.sandboxed Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM via exposed dangerous functions in the print.script.sandboxed setting.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-39470?
CVE-2023-39470 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in PaperCut NG, published on 22 Nov 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PaperCut NG print.script.sandboxed Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PaperCut NG. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the management of the print.script.sandboxed setting. The issue results from the exposure of a dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20965.
Weakness: CWE-749
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39470?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Papercut Papercut Ng.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39470?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39470 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2023-39470 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39470 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in PaperCut NG
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4jpf-8w9v-465f.